Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
sch.2-sec-oc.5Fuel tanks for home businesses in Zones RU2, RU4, C2, C3 and C4
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sch.2-sec-oc.5 Fuel tanks for home businesses in Zones RU2, RU4, C2, C3 and C4
Fuel tanks for home businesses in Zones RU2, RU4, C2, C3 and C4
(1) If constructed or installed on land in a rural zone for an agricultural activity—must be on a lot that is 2ha or less.
(2) Maximum capacity—5,000L.
(3) Must be located wholly within the property.
(4) Must be bunded with capacity to contain at least 125% of the capacity of the tank.
(5) Must be freestanding and constructed of prefabricated metal.
(6) Must be installed in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1940—2004, The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
(7) Must not be located within 30m of a creek or street, or within 5m of a side or rear lot boundary.
(8) Minimum setback—20m from adjoining dwellings.